How to master great conversation, even if you’re shy

It’s surprising to me that we don’t talk about talking more, how to do it well or how to use it to help ourselves and others, especially as The World Health Organisation have recently declared loneliness as a “global public health concern” and an even greater concern than obesity. The US surgeon general has even […]

Solo travel doesn’t have to be lonely: Here’s how I make friends on the road

From online groups to going phone-free, here’s how I make friends while travelling solo. ADVERTISEMENT I was walking along the Guadalquivir River in Seville, where I had just begun my latest solo travel adventure. The weather was warm, the riverfront was bustling with people, and the view of the golden Torre Del Oro was breathtaking. […]